The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-03

gions of the North and West. Nay, ever
the ocean has been subordinated to their in
! terestS by the construction and equipment
: of n numerous and magnificent fleet OF
steamships that ply between the principa
Atlantic seaports and transport thither the
wealth of the South, bringing back in re
turn the luxuries and productions of the
whole earth Success has crowned tho
efforts of the organization, and they have
been able to purchase other lines and con
Meeting links with roads beyond our borders
until at this date their
GIGANTIC SYSTEM
controls in whole or in part no less than
:, l46 miles of the iron highways of the
Union. In addition the following extern
sions are in actual process of building, or
will be immediately constructed, to-wit;
The road from Blakey, Ga, TO Columbia,
From Troy, Ala, to Elba, Ala,,............... y
From Clayton, Ala, to Ozark, Ala, .......... 4l
| From Columbus, Ga, to Albany, Ga.,........ &c
From Goodwater to Birmingham, Ala, ...... 20
We are also authorized to announce that
a surveying party Is now at work on the
! line of the extension of the Savannah,
Griffin and North Alabama road from Car
rollton Ga, to Decatur, Ala, which, when
completed, will be 135 miles in length.
Decatur, located upon the Tennessee
river, is growing rapidly and destined to be
a city of much Importance. The Memphis
and Charleston and Louisville and Nash
vile roads cross each other there. The ex-
tension when finished will give the Central
railroad another direct line to the West.
All of the above lines will be of signal
advantage to the company, the Goodwater
! extension placing Savannah in direct con-
nection with the vast coal beds and with the
iron mines of Alabama, that from Blakely
diverting over the road large quantities of
cotton hitherto reaching market by other
channels and the remaining two forming
| important links in the general system of the
organization.
Again, it should not be forgotten what a
valuable auxiliary the Central possesses in
Its South Carolina acquisitions embracing
the control of the line of road from Augusta
TO Spartanbnrg, and the fiourishing branches
recently completed from Mccormick to
! Anderson, and from Laurens to
| Greenville. These all permeate the
! very garden region of our sister State,
which hitherto has enjoyed no railway
facilities, but now offers the most tempting
| inducements to those who desire Southern
homes in a delightful climate, where the
advantages of n fertile soil, picturesque
scenery, good water and refined civilization
| may all be had for a reasonable considera-
ton. With the development of this coun-
try will come largely increased revenues to
| the Central railroad.
/ AS our readers are familiar with the close
relations amounting to virtual posseSson)
and Western Savannah and Augusta and
| Georgia railroads and the Central system,
| we shall not pause to describe or dwell upon
| these important factors in the compact. 1t
is sufficient to say that they impart union,
harmony, solidity and strength to the organ
lzation, and render itimpregnable so long as
| its members remain true to themselves.
And ION iNa ts,
remark that we have the authority of the
President for the statement, that there has
been no change whatever of late in the
policy and management of the Central rail-
road 1t will continue to be operated in the
| interests of the stockholders and for the gen
eral benefit of the people of Georgia.
IN PERFECT REPAIR
From Maj. Shellman, one of the officers
of the company, we have the satisfaction to
announce that the entire roadbed is in ex-
cellent condition, and the damages caused
by the recent floods were far less than first
reported, and have all been repaired
THE FLEET OF STEASHIPs
number nine first class vessels, with car
1000 to near 1900 tons. They are all
stlunchly constructed, ably differed, and
general favorites with the public These
ships are an incalculable benefit to farmers
and truck growers, as affording the safest,
cheapest and most satisfactory transporta-
ton for their fruits, vegetables and perish
able commodities to Northern markets.
Five of these steamers run regularly as per
published schedule, between Savannah and
New York, two ply between Savannah and
Philadelphia, and the other two between
Savannah and Boston.
STEAM COTTON PRESSES.
These are located respectively at Savan-
nah, Macon, Columbus and Eufaula, and
have united pressing capacity of $500
bales every twenty hours They save
very large amount of stowage room ON the
cars, and pay handsome interest on the
investment.
We are pleased to state, from careful in
quiry at headquarters, that the present
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
of the road is very encouraging. The sum-
mer travel and freight have been well sus-
tanned, and the company confidently expect
an increase of traffic and profits over last
year.
In regard to the effect the enforcement OF
the interstate commerce law would exert
upon the business of the company, the opin-
ion seemed to obtain that owing to the
very fortunate location of the Central sys-
tenn lines, and its thousand miles of water
navigation, very little, if any, harm would
We close this hurried sketch with AN
enumeration of the several Presidents who
managed the affairs and welded the
destinies of the old Central for the past half
century. They We're all popular citizens,
''eldrttm ct Uenerdble," and served their
constituents and State well and faithfully.
They come in the following order:
w. w. GORDON,
r. r. CUYLER,
JOHN w. ANDERSON,
WILLIAM M. WADLEY,
4. p. ALEXANDER,
w. G.. RAoUL,
and the present incumbent, Gen f. p.
Alexander, for the second time. OF this
honored roll all have passed away save
one, Capt. w. G.. Raoul, who now holds
the high office of President of the Mexican
National Railway Company.
Finally, it may be safely asserted, that
under its present estute management the
Central system is stronger than ever, and
the prospect for continued good dividends
and general prosperity, seems both reason
able and hopeful
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